With no announcement on Antonio Conte's long-term future in west London, no new arrivals have come through the door at Stamford Bridge despite the Blues desperately needing to add to their squad after missing out on a Champions League place.

A number of players have been linked with a move to the FA Cup winners, yet supporters are still waiting for any transfers to come to fruition.

According to reports from Italy, the Blues are believed to have made contact with Real Madrid over the possibility of signing Mateo Kovacic from the club this summer.

The Croatia international has become frustrated with his lack of chances in the starting XI and a summer move looks to be on the cards.

Mateo Kovacic runs with the ball in the World Cup against Nigeria (Image: Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Kovacic won't be short of options either if he is to leave, especially with talk that Spurs, Manchester United, Juventus, Inter Milan and Roma are all keen on securing his signature.